Daily Motivator - October - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 10-22-2016, 02:37 AM

October 23

Respond with kindness

Kindness makes life better for those who give it, for those who receive it, and for those who are around it. Kindness is something you can give, that continues to give to life as it goes far beyond you.

Being kind does not mean letting people take advantage of you. Being kind does not mean being naive or allowing others to get away with injustice.

Being kind is a matter of making the most powerful, positive choice in the way you respond. It's easy to react with anger, spite, pity, revulsion or smugness, but more powerful, in the long run, to respond with kindness and respect.

When you disagree with someone, anger will push you further apart. Kindness, even in a disagreement, will help bring you closer together.

There's nothing of value to be gained by trying to prove how much better you are. There is much to be gained, for everyone concerned, with kindness.

Whatever happens, see if you can find a way to respond with kindness. Keep kindness in your heart, and you'll add real richness to your life.

Ralph S. Marston

10-22-2016, 02:37 AM	#23
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,566	October 23 Respond with kindness Kindness makes life better for those who give it, for those who receive it, and for those who are around it. Kindness is something you can give, that continues to give to life as it goes far beyond you. Being kind does not mean letting people take advantage of you. Being kind does not mean being naive or allowing others to get away with injustice. Being kind is a matter of making the most powerful, positive choice in the way you respond. It's easy to react with anger, spite, pity, revulsion or smugness, but more powerful, in the long run, to respond with kindness and respect. When you disagree with someone, anger will push you further apart. Kindness, even in a disagreement, will help bring you closer together. There's nothing of value to be gained by trying to prove how much better you are. There is much to be gained, for everyone concerned, with kindness. Whatever happens, see if you can find a way to respond with kindness. Keep kindness in your heart, and you'll add real richness to your life. Ralph S. Marston __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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